C3 USA intro Flashcards

define and explan each w examples and how differs between US and UK (38 cards)

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who were the Founding Fathers?

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wrote the US constitution after revolutionary war, desired to prevent tyranny eg John Adams

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what is tyranny?

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what is limited government?

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what is separation of powers?

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what are checks and balances?

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what is federalism?

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what is the amendment process?

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what is ratification?

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what is congress?

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what is bicameral legislative?

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what is the Senate?

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what is the House of Representatives?

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what is oversight?

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what are treaties?

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what are presidential nominations?

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what is watchdog vs attack dog?

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what is gun control?

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what is the president?

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what is the commander-in-chief?

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what are nomination pwers?

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what is veto power?

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what is divided government?

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what is united government?

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what is gridlock?

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what is bargainer-in-chief?
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what is persuader-in-chief?
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what is the Supreme Court?
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what is judicial review?
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what is the Bill of Rights?
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what is the fourteenth amendment?
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what is equal protection clause?
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what are civil rights?
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what was Obergefell vs Hodges (2015)?
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what are Primaries?
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what is campaign finance?
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what are access points?
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what is the NRA?
- National Rifle Association
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